I believe that those who signed this letter did so either in gratitude of past ennoblement or in anticipation of future awards. It's already rumoured that Cameron is offering Lordships to people who will support his campaign. It's an unfortunate fact that many in the civilian population will believe that these VSO represent the thinking of the whole of our military establishment, which could well be far from the case. It's sad that these people are allowing themselves to become political fodder in their grasping at further honours etc. For me I see people who have one vote, as I do, they should not abuse their status to distort fact.
Smudge
